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A text – Psalm 122     Of David. 1 I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!”2 Our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem. 3 Jerusalem—built as a city that is bound firmly together.4 To it the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, as was decreed for Israel, toContinue reading “The House of the Lord – Psalm 122”

A text – Isaiah 2:1-5 1 The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. 2In days to come the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established as the highest of the mountains and shall be raised above the hills; all the nations shall stream to it.3 Many peoples shall come and say, “Come,Continue reading “The Light of the Lord – Isaiah 2:1-5”

A text – Matthew 24:36-44 36 “But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 37 For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. 38 For as in the days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying andContinue reading “Pay Attention – Matthew 24:36-44”

A text – Luke 1:68-79 The Song of Zechariah 68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has looked favorably on his people and redeemed them.69 He has raised up a mighty savior for us in the house of his child David,70 as he spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets from of old,71 that we would beContinue reading “Tales of Angels – Luke 1:68-79”

A text – Jeremiah 23:1-6 23 Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says the Lord. 2 Therefore thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who shepherd my people: It is you who have scattered my flock and have driven them away, and you have not attended to them. SoContinue reading “God’s Mission – Jeremiah 23:1-6”

A text – Luke 23:33-43 33 When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. 34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots to divide his clothing. 35 And the people stoodContinue reading “Ponder the King – Luke 23:33-43”

A text – Psalm 98 1 O sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things.His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory.2 The Lord has made known his victory; he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations.3 He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel.All theContinue reading “All Creation Sings – Psalm 98”

A text – Isaiah 65:17-25 17 For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind.18 But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating, for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy and its people as a delight.19 I willContinue reading “Over the Fence – Isaiah 65:17-25”

A text – Luke 21:5-19 5 When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, he said, 6 “As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down.” 7 They asked him, “Teacher, whenContinue reading “The Great Giver – Luke 21:5-19”

A text – Psalm 17:1-9 A Prayer of David. 1 Hear a just cause, O Lord; attend to my cry; give ear to my prayer from lips free of deceit.2 From you let my vindication come; let your eyes see the right. 3 If you try my heart, if you visit me by night, if you test me, youContinue reading “The Shelter of Wings – Psalm 17”